Mr. R.M. Suneth Bandara

Head - Dept. of Pali & Buddhist Studies

PhD in Buddhist Philosophy (Candidate) (USJ), M.A. in Buddhist Studies (UoK), B.A. (Hons.) in Buddhist Philosophy (BPU)

Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Buddhist Philosophy, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (Candidate).
Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (Two years - By Research), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Buddhist Philosophy (First Class), Buddhist and Pali University, Sri Lanka.

Research Publications

Bandara, S. (2013). Buddhist Stand Point of Ten Unanswered Questions (Dasa Avyākruta praṣna). Mimasisara (Collection of Articles on Buddhist Epistemology), Godage Publication, Colombo 10.
Bandara, S. (2014). How Chabbaggiya Bikkhus’ Immoral Let for Promulgating Vinaya Rules (with reference to Cullavaggapali Khuddakavatthukhandaka). National Conference 2014 "Multi-Disciplinary Approaches for the Enhancement of Buddhism in Sri Lanka" - Organized by the Bikshu University of Sri Lanka.
Bandara, S. (2015). An Enquiry on the Causes for the Enactment of Disciplinary Rules and Its Influence on Mundane and Supramundane Life of the Monk. Samiddhipasādinī, The Felicitating Volume of Venerable Millawa Sri Samiddhi Nāyaka Thera, Meepāwala Sudharṣanarāma Purāna Vihāraya, Poddala.
Bandara, S. (2015). Buddhist Attitude on Authority. Mimasisara (Collection of Articles on Buddhist Epistemology), Department of Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
Bandara, S. (2015). Theravāda Analysis on Bodhisatva Concept. Dharmapratibhā, Academic journal in memory of Venerable Attudawe Ñāṇānanda Thera, Rathmalana Sri Vijayārāma Mahā Vihāraya.
Bandara, S. (2015). An Analytical Study of the Philosophical Meanings of the Terms “Pamatta” and “Pamāda”. 10th National Conference on Buddhist Studies - Organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Bandara, S. (2015). A Comparative Study on The Buddhist Judicial Reconciliation Practices and the Procedures of Present Reconciliation Board. 8th Annual Research Conference on the Humanities and Social Sciences the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.
Bandara, S. (2016). An Introduction to Buddhist Jurisprudence and Seven Judicial Reconciliation Practices. Buddhist Studies, Academic journal in memory of Venerable Rotumba Ānanda Nāyaka Thera, Sri Ariyawaṃsa Pirivena, Bengamuwa.
Bandara, S. (2016). The Utility of Easy Living for Spiritual Development. 11th Annual National Conference on Buddhist Studies - Organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Bandara, S. (2017). An overview of Buddhist analysis on Conflict. Pranāma, The Felicitating Volume of Venerable Demunnewe Uparathana Nāyaka Thera, Godage Publication, Colombo 10.
Bandara, S. (2018). Buddhist Concept of Students’ Motivation (A Study Based on the Sources). Dharmāloka Academic Journal, Dharmāloka College, Kelaniya.
Bandara, S. (2019). An Analytical Study on Impact of Matter on Mind as Depicted in Early Buddhist Sources. 15th International Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies - Organized by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Bandara, S. (2021). Catuṣkoṭi; Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive. 6th International Conference (Online), Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. (Co-author - O.A.S.L Opanayake)
Bandara, S. (2021). The Psychological Significance of Evolutionary Features Mentioned in Aggaññasutta. 6th International Conference (Online), Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.
Bandara, S. (2022). The Concept Saccakiriya in Buddhism as a Treatment for Mental Illness beyond Psychotherapy - A Critical Study. PGIHS Research Congress 2020/21, Organized by Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
Bandara, S. (2023). Psychotherapeutic Significance of The Contemplation of Impermanence (Aniccānupassanā). PGIHS Research Congress 2023, Organized by Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
Bandara, S. (2023). The Significance of Yogācāra Idealism (योगाचारविज्ञानवादः) in the Field of Buddhist Psychology. The International Conference on Sanskrit organized by the Department of Languages of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.
Bandara, S. (2024). Kammic Law and Causality; An Examen of The Teaching of Kamma Taught in Early Buddhism vs Deterministic Trends. Nāgānanda International Buddhist Studies (NIBS) Academic Journal. (Co-author - O.A.S.L Opanayake)
Bandara, S. (2024). Is Mādhyamaka Teaching an Abstract Thought? - A Critical Study. 7th International Conference of Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies (SLABS) Organized in collaboration with Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies, Bollegala, Kelaniaya, Sri Lanka. (Co-author - O.A.S.L Opanayake)